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Alan Sohn
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Biography
Alan E. Sohn received his Juris Doctorate from the College of Law of the University of Illinois in 1968 and has been a practicing attorney for more than 41 years. Mr. Sohn has been a partner in both large and smaller law firms and for the past 21 years has been in private practice.
Mr. Sohn is admitted to practice law before the Illinois Supreme Court Trial Bar, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is also a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council.
PRACTICES
Alan E. Sohn has made a special effort to develop and maintain expertise in estate and business succession planning, wealth and asset protection by reason of the increased complexities of estate and gift tax laws and the special needs of his clients. In fact, Alan’s proficiency in the area of estate planning resulted in his being asked to present seminars on such topics to groups such as the CPA Law Forum, UBS, and many local chapters of national and international non-profit organizations. With wide-ranging experience in the representation of small and medium sized businesses, Mr. Sohn is well suited to meet the legal needs and requirements of the business community.
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Licensed in Illinois for 57 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1968
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Location
Law Offices of Alan E. Sohn
30 North La Salle Street Suite 2040, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Alan Sohn's Reviews
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Posted by Carol | April 29, 2015
Excellent Attorney Services
Alan Sohn has addressed our family's legal needs for over a decade. His approachable, calm, and knowledgeable manner suited our family's requirements for estate services. Mr. Sohn is completely trustworthy and honorable; we never doubted his confidentiality. He receives our family's highest recommend...
Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2011
Marc
We have recently updated our estate planning with Mr. Sohn for my family. His expertise and experience made this process very easy to understand and I was comfortable with the speed and accuracy in which everything was performed. Understanding the process was something that I did NOT do the 1st tim...
Posted by Lawrence | May 21, 2011
Review of Alan E. Sohn
I have known Alan for over 5 years and his integrity and knowledge of the law are second to none. Alan is precise and leaves nothing to chance.
Posted by Michael | May 19, 2011
Extremely Knowledgeable.
Alan is extremely well versed in estate planning and business law. His years of experience in this arena make him an asset to anyone who works with him. I fully recommend working with Alan Sohn.
Posted by Jason | May 16, 2011
Introductory Phone Consultation
Alan assisted me with some estate information after I contacted him regarding the sudden death of one of my clients. He was immediately available, took the time to thoroughly review my situation and offered some suggestions and advice. Ultimately, I did not require additional services, and thus nev...
Alan Sohn's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer, who was experienced and able to protect his Executor client's interests, as well as those of the Estate, during a vigorous and tenacious battle of heirs. He s a classy dresser as well!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Alan has a tremendous amount of expertise and is a true professional. He is readily available for me as well as my clients. I highly recommend him as an expert in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked with Alan in protracted litigation on a major case, I know he is resourceful and innovative. His legal services are of a high quality."
"Alan Sohn is a gentleman, a scholar, and one of the best advocates a client could imagine. His encyclopedic knowledge of the law is masked by his modesty and concern for others. Businesses need to hire counsel that has the experience and knowledge necessary to get the job done right; Alan is that lawyer. I endorse his work."
"Alan Sohn fits the classic definition of a trusted advisor. I always trust his counsel. His judgment and experience make him a "lawyer's lawyer." He is well versed is a broad variety of business and estate planning issues and has an easy, gentle way about him that endears him to judges, juries and clients alike. I strongly endorse Alan Sohn."
"Alan has been helping businesses handle their legal affairs for decades. Equally important, Alan understands the needs of a business and how his counsel affects the bottom line. I endorse this attorney."
John Donlevy
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Salute to Youth Award, Zionist Organization of Chicago
1982
Abraham Joshua Heschel Award, Solomon Schechter Day School
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Alan Sohn
Associations
2018 - Present
Chicago Estate Planning CouncilChairman
2010 - Present
DePaul University College of Law Center for Jewish Law and Judaic StudiesBoard Member
2001 - Present
Chicago Estate Planning CouncilMember
1968 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1968 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Volunteer Attorney
1968 - 1974
Chicago Bar AssociationTrust Law Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Loganxxxx, a minor
Logan is now under the guardianship of his grandmother
Education
1968
College of Law, University of Illinois
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Chicago Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning
2017
Decalogue Society of Lawyers
Civil Unions
2016
Small Business Action Concil/Lawyers Group
Estate Planning
2016
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2015
Lawyers Connecting
Estate Planning
2015
Civil Unions
Civil Unions
2011
Women's Entrepreneurial Group
Estate Planning - The Basics
2010
Oak Lawn Public Library
Demystifying the Estate Planning Process
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Pre-planning for burial, as a loner, and i'm quite lost?
19 May 2019
Q&A
Can my mother nullify her quitclaim deed that designates my brother as sole grantee?
18 May 2019
Q&A
Can I put my condo in living trust
23 Dec 2018